as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the stupendous engineering feats achieved by the ancient Romans
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Recent Examples of stupendous
Dear brothers and sisters: In the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, death and life contended in a stupendous struggle, but the Lord now lives forever (cf.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Opulent, But Moreover Confident Before slapping on the Manufaktur-rich veneer of opulence, the 2025 Mercedes G550 is a stupendous SUV.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adebayo was stupendous early; Herro was magnificent in the second half.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Since Frick’s 1919 death, this stupendous museum has added countless gifts and acquisitions.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Opulent, But Moreover Confident Before slapping on the Manufaktur-rich veneer of opulence, the 2025 Mercedes G550 is a stupendous SUV.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adebayo was stupendous early; Herro was magnificent in the second half.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Since Frick’s 1919 death, this stupendous museum has added countless gifts and acquisitions.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupendous
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My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Though not a traditional kids’ movie by any stretch, there’s still a lot of wonderful Dignan-esque scheming involved in Mr. Fox (George Clooney) stealing from the adjoining farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, and the film has the warmth of an old Rankin-Bass production.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a look at his amazing performance. Notes . . .—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Our region also has a number of other destinations that might not necessarily have the Dark Sky designation, but their clear skies, lack of light pollution, or access to astronomical instruments allow visitors to see star clusters, planets, and other amazing features of the night sky.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There isn’t a huge amount of that, but the fact that the robots are fighting at all is astonishing.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Regardless of his personal situation, what Enrique has done to this PSG side has been nothing short of astonishing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Still, Maye was able to make a miraculous pass for the first down, throwing against the grain.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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These incredible snakes exemplify how relatively simple modifications can unlock entirely new modes of life and will continue to inspire biomimetic designs in engineering and robotics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The Six Senses Milan, which will open early next year, is the most marvelous project.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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America may be getting regulated into wan electroluminescence, but the marvelous Ms. Seltzer and her pack of canine companions will not go gentle, or dimly, into that good night.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Keep in mind that a spicy square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could also lead to romantic developments or surprising revelations, spontaneously or behind the scenes.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Immerse yourself in the outdoors in South America Known for its alpine mountains and sapphire-blue lakes, Chile’s lake district is also a destination filled with stunning natural beauty.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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But the stunning decline in imports could mean retailers have less of an inventory buffer, leaving them less able to avoid paying future tariffs — and that could lead to price increases for US consumers.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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“Stupendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupendous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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